New Releases by S E Hinton

S.E. Hinton, author of "The Outsiders," was, and still is, one of the most popular and best-known writers of young adult fiction bring us Ê"The Puppy Sister". It is a touching story about a family and their new pet. Nick and his parents get more than they bargained for when their newly adopted puppy, Aleasha, decides she''ll have more fun with her new "family" if she becomes human, too. So begins a laugh-out-loud adventure told from Aleasha''s point of view, about her transformation from puppy to girl. This special edition has images and character designs that have never been seen!

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year: "An utterly disarming, believable portrait of a small-town adolescent."— The New York Times An ALA Best Book for Young Adults One of New York Public Library''s Books for the Teen-Age An American Book Award Nominee Tex McCormick, fifteen, is happy—happy living in a small town in Oklahoma; happy living with his big brother Mason; and especially happy to live next door to his best friend Johnny, and Johnny''s sister Jamie. But with money running out and no sign of Pop for months on end, Mason is getting nervous. He''s talking about leaving Oklahoma too, for good. Feeling adrift, Tex goes looking for—and finds—trouble. When happiness is impossible to find, how will Tex keep himself and his family together? This classic by the author of The Outsiders and Rumble Fish explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability. "In Tex, the raw energy for which Hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamed—it''s been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and well-paced story."— School Library Journal

From the best-selling author of The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton''s Taming the Star Runner explores loneliness and the need to belong, and the inevitability of change--universal struggles associated with coming-of-age. This edition includes a new and exclusive Author''s Note. Travis is the epitome of cool, especially when he''s in trouble. But when he''s sent to stay on his uncle''s ranch, he finds that his tough attitude doesn''t make him any friends, and his city survival skills are no match for the unforgiving land. He does find friendship of a sort with Casey, who runs a riding school. She''s the bravest person Travis has ever met, and crazy enough to try to tame the Star Runner, her beautiful and dangerous horse, always on edge and about to explode--like Travis himself.

The Socs's idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like Ponyboy. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far. A ground-breaking, timeless story from a brilliant writer.

S.E. Hinton, author of "The Outsiders," was, and still is, one of the most popular and best-known writers of young adult fiction. Read the graphic novel version of her popular all-ages book!

Tough enough to handle anything--pirates, prisons, sharks, and French socialites--Jamie comes face-to-face with the ultimate evil in a quiet seaside town in Delaware.

Complemented by exclusive interviews with the best-selling author of The Outsiders, a collection of fourteen original, interconnected short stories captures the lives of adults lost in a world of missed opportunities and connections, in a volume that chronicles the larger saga of two cousins, Terry and Mike, whose paths lead to very different futures.

Sixteen-year-old Mark and Bryon have been like brothers since childhood, but now, as their involvement with girls, gangs, and drugs increases, their relationship seems to gradually disintegrate.

A junior high school boy idolizes his older brother, the coolest, toughest boy in the neighborhood, and wants to be just like him. In Spanish.

A young boy is astonished when his new puppy begins to change into a human girl who says to him, "I love you, brother!"

50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains: Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives Original review clippings and media coverage Photos from the author’s personal collection A gallery of covers around the world New material from the stars and director of the iconic film--including Francis Ford Coppola, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and others And much more! Celebrating 50 years of the novel that laid the groundwork for the YA genre, this is the ultimate edition for fans of THE OUTSIDERS. A perfect way to honor this impressive milestone and a must-have for fans of all ages. Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a goo d time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.